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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
4
The Associated Press is exclusive in use of all news dispatches and local credits to this paper. Subscription rates are listed by mail and by carrier, with durations for one month three months six months and one year in advance.
Advertising rates listed by word and heading. Minimum 25 cents. cash with copy required. Memorials 1.50 per four stanzas. cards of thanks 75 cents. Display ads border required by 10 A M on publication day. National reps listed for major cities.
saith the Lord though your sins be as scarlet they shall be as white as snow Isaiah 1 18 appears as a biblical quotation fragment with archaic phrasing and unclear context
The United States faces limited recovery of postwar debts from foreign nations. England leads in nonpayment, with token payments halted after the Johnson bill, and other nations follow. A proposed debt reduction to Britain’s paying capacity may be considered, and a joint commission could negotiate a settlement to restore harmonious relations.
The piece notes the federal fiscal year end debt projected over 27 billion dollars the largest in U S history offset by treasury assets and cash balances. It cites Richmond News Leader estimating net debt near 20 billion with a per person tax lien around 1935 dollars and warns of rising debt and heavy taxes for generations ahead.
Fragmentary notes mention Australian casualties and a Southwest theater. The text alludes to 763 men under arms and places near Newfoundland and Newt around. No clear event or date is provided in readable form.
The Richmond News Leader notes that many Virginians are named for the William and Mary presidency and highlights Virginia's strong presence in higher education. It observes 747 Virginians in Who's Who, with 237 living out of state, reflecting historic local training and widespread scholarly influence.
The piece argues bank robberies have declined as some gangs are thwarted and casualties occur. It suggests regular bank guards at secure posts could deter robberies by allowing early fire on robbers. One bank successfully used guarding to protect itself and drive off attackers. Many banks may already have such plans, not disclosed to the public.
Public welcomes new air mail rates effective July 1. First class mail shifts from 5 cents for the first ounce and 10 cents per extra ounce plus 3 cents per ounce for letters to a flat 6 cents per ounce. Savings of 2 cents and 9 cents on small letters are noted. Institutions and the air mail service alike anticipate volume growth and closer cost coverage as business rises with lower rates.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star notes that the National Recreation Association data for 1933 show 7,434 outdoor playgrounds up 444 from the prior year, nearly 600 more baseball diamonds, 59 new bathing beaches, and over 500 new recreation centers. Municipal golf and swimming declined, but overall recreation expanded signaling a healthier nation.
Past 24 hours ending 8 am shows no precipitation. June to date 1.19 inches. year to date 11.55 inches. 21-year averages: annual 34.71 inches and monthly values with January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34 inches.
Takeout beer advertised at 2.25 to 3.00 a case by Keffers located at 236 E Piccadilly St. Contact phone 484.
A yard party is planned for Saturday night June 30 at Epworth Chapel Church with refreshments of all kinds to benefit the church.
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